Craft to Career

Joe Hudson is the owner of Art of Accomplishment. He has been a venture capitalist, coaches CEOS, and successful business owners and teams. He joins us on the Craft To Career podcast to discuss some hidden secrets of success. After working with top earners in the business world, he has seen what makes or breaks an individual and a company/business. You will love learning from Joe some tangible things you can do to improve the quality of your life and your business's success. Turn your CRAFT into a CAREER! Did you find this podcast helpful? Find more creative business takeaways, tutorials, courses, plus much more below. SHOW NOTES: https://quilterscandy.com/category/podcast-episodes/ QUILTERS CANDY WEBSITE: https://quilterscandy.com/ INSTAGRAM: Craft to Career Podcast @crafttocareer Quilters Candy @quilters_candy

Alex is a floral watercolor teacher who sells and licenses her art. Her business has grown a LOT in recent years. She shares what has made the difference, what entrepreneurs can learn about memberships, surrounding yourself with other successful individuals, and what makes (and what doesn't) make a difference for success. Turn your CRAFT into a CAREER! Did you find this podcast helpful? Find more creative business takeaways, tutorials, courses, plus much more below. SHOW NOTES: https://quilterscandy.com/category/podcast-episodes/ QUILTERS CANDY WEBSITE: https://quilterscandy.com/ INSTAGRAM: Craft to Career Podcast @crafttocareer Quilters Candy @quilters_candy

Join the coaching call with Alexis as we talk about how to add a new course to what she offers. Alexis has been a succssful business woman for years, but is ready to uplevel her business. Alexis teaches people how ot start a business as an embroiderer. She has studied business and applied many business skills already. This is a really fun call to hear what someone who has a successful business thinks about and does to get to the next level. Turn your CRAFT into a CAREER! Did you find this podcast helpful? Find more creative business takeaways, tutorials, courses, plus much more below. SHOW NOTES: https://quilterscandy.com/category/podcast-episodes/ QUILTERS CANDY WEBSITE: https://quilterscandy.com/ INSTAGRAM: Craft to Career Podcast @crafttocareer Quilters Candy @quilters_candy

A winner of a free one-on-one coaching call, Aynex Quilts, shares her professional life and her creative Turn your CRAFT into a CAREER! Did you find this podcast helpful? Find more creative business takeaways, tutorials, courses, plus much more below. SHOW NOTES: https://quilterscandy.com/category/podcast-episodes/ QUILTERS CANDY WEBSITE: https://quilterscandy.com/ INSTAGRAM: Craft to Career Podcast @crafttocareer Quilters Candy @quilters_candy career. We explore what to do for growing her creative business. Agnes has a great niche and product, and we talk about what to do next.

Ellene of Brave Nouvelle was an art teacher for years. She has studied and taught many forms of art, and recently started a creative business with these skills. Ellene feels a quilt isn’t finished without embellishment. For example, she loves to add a macrame element to her quilts. With people asking if she teaches this, we discussed how she could offer that as part of her business. Enjoy this business coaching call with Ellene of Brave Nouvelle. Turn your CRAFT into a CAREER! Did you find this podcast helpful? Find more creative business takeaways, tutorials, courses, plus much more below. SHOW NOTES: https://quilterscandy.com/category/podcast-episodes/ QUILTERS CANDY WEBSITE: https://quilterscandy.com/ INSTAGRAM: Craft to Career Podcast @crafttocareer Quilters Candy @quilters_candy

Online Course Consultant and Facebook Ads Manager shares a wealth of knowledge, tips and value on how you can boost your profits and grow your online business. Seriously, you're going to want to grab a pen and paper and listen to this episode more than once to glean from the information Kwadwo shares. Epsiode 149 is a masterclass in itself. At what point is it worth it to pay for ads? What works and what doesn't? Learn about running ads, leads, copywriters, gaining credibility and more! Turn your CRAFT into a CAREER! Did you find this podcast helpful? Find more creative business takeaways, tutorials, courses, plus much more below. SHOW NOTES: https://quilterscandy.com/category/podcast-episodes/ QUILTERS CANDY WEBSITE: https://quilterscandy.com/ INSTAGRAM: Craft to Career Podcast @crafttocareer Quilters Candy @quilters_candy

Elizabeth Chappell of Quilters Candy shares what steps to take to become a creative professional. To earn an income as a creative, there are strategies that will help you. Knowing what market to sell in, how to stand out in a crowd, and how to find customers is what you will learn in this episode of the Craft to Career Podcast. Turn your CRAFT into a CAREER! Did you find this podcast helpful? Find more creative business takeaways, tutorials, courses, plus much more below. SHOW NOTES: https://quilterscandy.com/category/podcast-episodes/ QUILTERS CANDY WEBSITE: https://quilterscandy.com/ INSTAGRAM: Craft to Career Podcast @crafttocareer Quilters Candy @quilters_candy

This is the first of five coaching calls from listeners of the podcast. Meet Sarah Clark, a fabric designer, artist, and quilter. Sarah is exploring what her business will look like moving forward. This is such a magical time of discovery. We talked about Sarah's different skills, her WHY (why she is going into business, what she hopes to accomplish with her business), and how she can reach her goals. My hope is that while listening to this coaching call, you'll gain inspiration and new ideas and get some of your own business questions answered. Tune in to epsiode 148 as we delve into the journey of a new creative business owner. Turn your CRAFT into a CAREER! Did you find this podcast helpful? Find more creative business takeaways, tutorials, courses, plus much more below. SHOW NOTES: https://quilterscandy.com/category/podcast-episodes/ QUILTERS CANDY WEBSITE: https://quilterscandy.com/ INSTAGRAM: Craft to Career Podcast @crafttocareer Quilters Candy @quilters_candy

The two budget questions I get: What do I do if I’m just starting my business? And what am I doing and focusing on with my business at the moment? I share answers for both of these. First, what are the absolute must-do things if you’re just beginning. And then take a behind the scenes look at my thinking for my business. What’s my next step? What are my dreams and goals? What am I focusing on now? Learn how to turn your craft into a career, both at the beginning stages and further in. Turn your CRAFT into a CAREER! Did you find this podcast helpful? Find more creative business takeaways, tutorials, courses, plus much more below. SHOW NOTES: https://quilterscandy.com/category/podcast-episodes/ QUILTERS CANDY WEBSITE: https://quilterscandy.com/ INSTAGRAM: Craft to Career Podcast @crafttocareer Quilters Candy @quilters_candy

Quilt Pattern Writing Course alumni, Lina Owen, is narrowing her niche and it’s so cool! Lina’s first language is Spanish, and she has seen and felt the void of Spanish quilt patterns and quilting classes. Lina is providing for those quilters which wouldn’t normally be able to quilt because of a language barrier. It can be scary to narrow your niche, but it really is the best way to grow your business. It’s also a great way to have a business you are passionate about. See what amazing things are coming up with Lina Owen in the Craft to Career Podcast. Turn your CRAFT into a CAREER! Did you find this podcast helpful? Find more creative business takeaways, tutorials, courses, plus much more below. SHOW NOTES: https://quilterscandy.com/category/podcast-episodes/ QUILTERS CANDY WEBSITE: https://quilterscandy.com/ INSTAGRAM: Craft to Career Podcast @crafttocareer Quilters Candy @quilters_candy

Learn how to get featured in magazines and articles to grow your business. No paying, no algorithms to worry about, just you sharing what you love and building your credibility. Gloria works with creative entrepreneurs to help them get features in different media outlets. Learn some amazing tips from her and get her free downloads and helps. Turn your CRAFT into a CAREER! Did you find this podcast helpful? Find more creative business takeaways, tutorials, courses, plus much more below. SHOW NOTES: https://quilterscandy.com/podcast/ QUILTERS CANDY WEBSITE: https://quilterscandy.com/ INSTAGRAM: Craft to Career Podcast @crafttocareer Quilters Candy @quilters_candy

Learn a new way to answer the question, what should I do? This favorite life, hack of mine, can answer anything from health, to business, to friendships and more. Learn a secret tip that will help you with just about any situation! Turn your CRAFT into a CAREER! Did you find this podcast helpful? Find more creative business takeaways, tutorials, courses, plus much more below. SHOW NOTES: https://quilterscandy.com/category/podcast-episodes/ QUILTERS CANDY WEBSITE: https://quilterscandy.com/ INSTAGRAM: Craft to Career Podcast @crafttocareer Quilters Candy @quilters_candy

Did you know the power of stories? They can make a product go from blah to "I MUST HAVE IT"! Listen to one example from author Kindra Hall, and learn four different types of stories business owners can tell to make people rush to get your products and services. Start weaving stories into your marketing, blog posts, emails, and social media content and see the results. The proof is in the pudding. Stories sell! Turn your CRAFT into a CAREER! Did you find this podcast helpful? Find more creative business takeaways, tutorials, courses, plus much more below. SHOW NOTES: https://quilterscandy.com/category/podcast-episodes/ QUILTERS CANDY WEBSITE: https://quilterscandy.com/ INSTAGRAM: Craft to Career Podcast @crafttocareer Quilters Candy @quilters_candy

It took me 7 years to get 45,000 followers on Instagram. Then in one month I gained over 50,000 followers! What made the difference? How did I do in one month what took me 7 years to do? Learn tangible, take-away tips to help you grow your audience on Instagram. Growing a following on social media is one of the best (and free) ways to market your business. And yes! There are tips that will help you have more success. Listen to the ups and downs of growing a social media following with me. Turn your CRAFT into a CAREER! Did you find this podcast helpful? Find more creative business takeaways, tutorials, courses, plus much more below. SHOW NOTES: https://quilterscandy.com/category/podcast-episodes/ QUILTERS CANDY WEBSITE: https://quilterscandy.com/ INSTAGRAM: Craft to Career Podcast @crafttocareer Quilters Candy @quilters_candy

Amelia Mccall of Mother Sews Best gained over 50 THOUSAND followers on Instagram in ONE DAY. She is an online educator for mom's who want to sew clothing for their kids. Learn how Amelia has grown her business (for free) and is now earning more than she ever thought she could. Amelia shares what she offers in her business, what she plans to do going forward, and shares tips with you that can help you turn your craft into a successful career. EPISODE LINKS: Mother Sews Best Website: https://www.mothersewsbest.com/ Not for lazy marketers podcast (Emily Hirsch)- https://hirshmarketing.com/podcast/ Cami Langston- https://momstartabusiness.com/ Turn your CRAFT into a CAREER! Did you find this podcast helpful? Find more creative business takeaways, tutorials, courses, plus much more below. SHOW NOTES: https://quilterscandy.com/podcast/ QUILTERS CANDY WEBSITE: https://quilterscandy.com/ INSTAGRAM: Craft to Career Podcast @crafttocareer Quilters Candy @quilters_candy

Trey Stewart is a college athlete and clothing designer. He upcycles quilts turning them into clothing for professional athletes and celebrities. His company, Default Happiness, combines mental health awareness, art, fabric, and fashion. In this episode of the Craft to Career podcast, Stewart shares how he started sewing and what his dreams are. Learn how Trey is turning his CRAFT into a CAREER. Did you find this podcast helpful? Find more creative business takeaways, tutorials, courses, plus much more below. SHOW NOTES: https://quilterscandy.com/category/podcast-episodes/ QUILTERS CANDY WEBSITE: https://quilterscandy.com/ INSTAGRAM: Craft to Career Podcast @crafttocareer Quilters Candy @quilters_candy

How can we improve ourselves and show up in the best way possible? Most of business is a mental game and a lot of it is learning how to overcome obstacles that are within ourselves. On epsiode 138, Elizabeth Chappell, of Quilters Candy, talks about 5 myths that are stopping us from progressing and seeing the growth that we want... both in business and our personal lives. Turn your CRAFT into a CAREER! Did you find this podcast helpful? Find more creative business takeaways, tutorials, courses, plus much more below. SHOW NOTES: https://quilterscandy.com/podcast/ QUILTERS CANDY WEBSITE: https://quilterscandy.com/ INSTAGRAM: Craft to Career Podcast @crafttocareer Quilters Candy @quilters_candy

Tanessa is a a health consultant for entreprenuers. She has a degree in Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology and is an excellent resource to help you fell good and optimize your health using wearable tech insights, personalized coaching & biohacking so you can get a higher return for the time & money you spend in your business. On the podcast, we talk about the importance of midset, bio hacking, lifestyle, and finding sucess in meanigful and impactful ways. Turn your CRAFT into a CAREER! Did you find this podcast helpful? Find more creative business takeaways, tutorials, courses, plus much more below. SHOW NOTES: https://quilterscandy.com/podcast/ QUILTERS CANDY WEBSITE: https://quilterscandy.com/ INSTAGRAM: Craft to Career Podcast @crafttocareer Quilters Candy @quilters_candy

Don't miss episode 136: Instagram Called Me- Here's What They Said. I share the details about my experience with Jay from Instagram Meta. Wondering how and why they contacted me? Hear about this plus what questions I had for them, and what tips they were able to share. All I learned, I want to share with you, so that you can get the same benefits! Learn what is next for Instagram, how to be seen on other's feed that are not yet following you, about reel editing and SEO, what essential things Instagram recoomends and more! Turn your CRAFT into a CAREER! Did you find this podcast helpful? Find more creative business takeaways, tutorials, courses, plus much more below. SHOW NOTES: https://quilterscandy.com/category/podcast-episodes/ QUILTERS CANDY WEBSITE: https://quilterscandy.com/ INSTAGRAM: Craft to Career Podcast @crafttocareer Quilters Candy @quilters_candy

Learn all about Baby Lock and what they have to offer in episode 135. Baby Lock Ambassador, Educator and Products. Patty, who manages Baby Lock's training and education department, answers all sorts of questions one may have and shares about the many features that the Baby Lock Brand offers in their machines. If you have wanted to sell, use their machines, become an Abassador or learn about their products- this episode is for you! Turn your CRAFT into a CAREER! Did you find this podcast helpful? Find more creative business takeaways, tutorials, courses, plus much more below. SHOW NOTES: https://quilterscandy.com/category/podcast-episodes/ QUILTERS CANDY WEBSITE: https://quilterscandy.com/ INSTAGRAM: Craft to Career Podcast @crafttocareer Quilters Candy @quilters_candy